I've seen sports work done with the lensbaby before, just had to try it out myself. I thought the ref was an intresting element, I really like how he blurs into the background yet still remains an intregal part of the action. Oh yeah, how bout 6400!!!!!! OMG I love this camera.
That lens has a terrific effect on that shot. The circle of clarity then the blurred edges gives a zoom blur feeling. Those Nikons really do control the noise well at high ISO's. Come on get with it Canon!!